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James Andersen

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Staff Writer/Editor at Red Oak Local, former Assistant Managing Editor, Sports Editor, and Sports Writer at The Alpena News

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James Andersen’s Biography

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I am an award-winning journalist with more than a dozen years experience writing/editing for a daily newspaper. I also have several years of experience as a freelancer, contributing articles on a variety of topics for print and digital publications.

In my current roles, I serve as a writer/editor for Michigan Lawyers Weekly, a bi-weekly legal trade publication that covers news in Michigan's legal community.

I also serve as a writer/editor for Red Oak Local, a marketing agency that manages sever…

James Andersen’s Journalist Portfolio

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Having a ball at the fireworks competition

Having a ball at the fireworks competition

Question: What do you get when you bring together thousands of people and four of the best fireworks teams fr…

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Big kings, memories and a family fishing derby

Big kings, memories and a family fishing derby

There's a lot that people look forward to over Labor Day weekend, whether it's barbecues, spending time on th…

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So what's in a name, anyway?

So what's in a name, anyway?

I smirked in the middle of reading a news story last week. A small story from the Upper Peninsula about a rar…

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Showing their pride

Showing their pride

ROGERS CITY-Driving through Rogers City, it's hard not to notice all the orange and black. The window decals …

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Hundreds of Millions of Dollars are Hiding in Plain Sight Among Michigan's Apple Trees

Hundreds of Millions of Dollars are Hiding in Plain Sight Among Michigan's Apple Trees

One of the best fall traditions in the Midwest is the gateway to a $250 million enterprise for one state. A w…

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Awesome Mitten's ULTIMATE Michigan Fall Bucket List

Awesome Mitten's ULTIMATE Michigan Fall Bucket List

No matter what you want to do or see this fall, you can do it in Michigan! How many of these fall bucket list…

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Give Your Filet-O-Fish A Crispy McMuffin-Style Upgrade With This Brunch Ordering Trick Original

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Give Your Filet-O-Fish A Crispy McMuffin-Style Upgrade With This Brunch Ordering Trick FOOD PHOTO STOCK/Shutterstock For nearly 75 years, McDonald's has offered hungry customers iconic staples like the Big Mac, the Quarter Pounder, and the Egg McMuffin. Having so many famous items also means there are plenty of food hacks that take classic McDonald's meals to another level. Fans of McDonald's breakfast and the Filet-O-Fish can get the best of both worlds with a simple swap.
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The single soda Culver's employees wish customers would stop asking for

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The Single Soda Culver's Employees Wish Customers Would Stop Asking For Original

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The Single Soda Culver's Employees Wish Customers Would Stop Asking For Culver's/Facebook Culver's might be known for its array of juicy burgers and cheese curds, but the popular Midwest chain is also known for its root beer — so much so that Culver's sells more than 315,000 gallons of it each year. What's even more impressive is that Culver's has its own root beer recipe, crafted by co-founder Craig Culver using local ingredients.
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Awards

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Michigan Press Association Editorial and Advertising Contest

2020 - Sports Writing

Award from the Michigan Press Association's Editorial and Advertising Contest for a news story on missing photos from a local youth baseball/softball organization.

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Michigan Press Association Editorial and Advertising Contest

2020 - Best Sports Column

Award from the Michigan Press Association's Editorial and Advertising Contest for a column about a basketball coach who kept on coaching after recovering from a heart attack.

Michigan Press Association Editorial and Advertising Contest

2017 - Best Sports Columnist

Award from the Michigan Press Association's Editorial and Advertising Contest for a column about a high school runner who used running as a way to cope with thyroid cancer.

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Michigan Associated Press Media Editors Contest

2021 - Best Sports Column

Awarded second place in Best Sports Column for an article on a young coach hoping to rebuild a downtrodden girls' basketball program.

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